How to say 'Curve' in Japanese | カーブ

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The Japanese word for Curve is 'Kaabu', written as カーブ in Japanese.

word

カーブ

Meaning

Curve

Reading

Kaabu

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun 'カーブ (kaabu)' means 'curve'. It is used to describe a bend or a curved shape in roads, paths, or objects. This term is often used in contexts related to driving, sports (like baseball or skiing), or design. For example: The road has a sharp curve「その道路には急なカーブがある」(そのどうろにはきゅうなカーブがある). The pitcher threw a curveball「ピッチャーはカーブを投げた」(ピッチャーはカーブをなげた). Note that 'カーブ' can also refer to a type of pitch in baseball, where the ball curves as it approaches the batter.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Frequency

3285

Composition

katakana

Handwriting

Katakana in the Word カーブ

This word contains 2 Katakana characters :

katakana

カ

Reading

katakana

カー

Reading

Kaa

katakana

ブ

Reading

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'Kaabu' means 'Curve' .

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